Power Up

Saturday

Apr 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Math) Robotics Competition took over the Bud Cooper Gymnasium at Lake Superior State University Friday afternoon. Although teams represented nearly 40 areas across the state, they were primarily from the Upper Peninsula. Robots constructed over six weeks and then during their match periods must complete certain predetermined tasks. This year’s competition’s theme took cues from the Nintendo Entertainment System and Atari 7800 by featuring an 8-bit video game theme dubbed “Power Up” - hence the Super Mario Bros. inspired blocks being moved by the machines. Starting today at 9 a.m., the competition continues until about 5 p.m.

Photos by Nick Nolan/the Sault News

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